pandemics

A pandemic is an epidemic occurring over a very wide area (several countries or continents)
and usually affecting a large percentage of the population. The existence of a pandemic
means that efforts to control the epidemic have failed and the emphasis must shift
from preventing the further spread of the disease to limiting the damage the pandemic
does to the community and its economy.

Individual and Group Safety Information

The following tips can help prevent people from becoming infected with a pandemic
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